Minnesota HF5134: Temporary moratorium on imposition of the motor fuels tax established, transfers made, and money appropriated.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to transportation; taxation; establishing a temporary moratorium on imposition of the motor fuels tax; making transfers; appropriating money.

From the introduced text, May 12, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to transportation; taxation; establishing a temporary moratorium on imposition of the motor fuels tax; making transfers; appropriating money. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: MOTOR FUELS TAX MORATORIUM.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) No tax is imposed on motor fuels for the period beginning after May 24, 2026, and ending before September 8, 2026, as provided in this section.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) For a transaction or activity giving rise to a tax under Minnesota Statutes, section 296A.07 or 296A.08, that occurs during the period specified in paragraph (a):] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (3) the tax rate imposed under Minnesota Statutes, section 296A.08, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (3), is $0 per thousand cubic feet or 0 cents per gasoline equivalent.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) For a transaction or activity giving rise to a tax under Minnesota Statutes, section 296A.08, subdivision 4, that occurs during the period specified in paragraph (a), the rate of tax is 0 cents per gallon.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] …

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Sponsors

• Keith Allen (R) · primary sponsor
• Pam Altendorf (R)
• Tom Murphy (R)
• Mike Wiener (R)
• Ben Davis (R)
• Jim Joy (R)
• Jon Koznick (R)
• Heintzeman, Josh (R, 06B)
• Tim O'Driscoll (R)
• Steven Jacob (R)
• Matt Bliss (R)
• Jimmy Gordon (R, 28A)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Author added Backer
2. May 12, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF5134?

HF5134 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Temporary moratorium on imposition of the motor fuels tax established, transfers made, and money appropriated.

What does HF5134 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; taxation; establishing a temporary moratorium on imposition of the motor fuels tax; making transfers; appropriating money.

What is the status of HF5134?

In committee as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Author added Backer (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5134?

Keith Allen (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF5134?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5134&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house